
Each week, two of media’s most influential thinkers, Evan Shapiro & Marion Ranchet, take on the hottest media topics with their hottest takes, helping their audience chart a course through the maelstrom that is today’s Media Odyssey. Based in the US, Evan Shapiro is the Media Industry’s official Cartographer, known for his well-researched and provocative analysis of the entertainment ecosystem in ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 49 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmSociety & Culture | |||

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Live from MIPCOM 2025, Evan Shapiro and Marion Ranchet sit down with Filmhub CEO Alan d’Escragnolle and Vortex Media CEO Justin Rebelo to unpack how independent producers and distributors are reinvent... more
Who really runs the media world now — creators, corporations, or algorithms?
In this episode of the Media Odyssey Podcast, hosts Evan Shapiro and Marion Ranchet unpack the newly released Creator Ecosphere Map, a first-of-its-kind visual of the entir... more
What happens when a niche fandom becomes a global streaming powerhouse?
In this episode of the Media Odyssey Podcast, hosts Evan Shapiro and Marion Ranchet sit down with World of Wonder co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, the creative minds... more
Jimmy Kimmel is at the center of the conversation where politics, free speech, and billion-dollar mergers collide.
In this episode of the Media Odyssey Podcast, hosts Evan Shapiro and Marion Ranchet unpack the dramatic suspension and reinstatement o... more
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I really wanted to listen to their opinion on Amazon QX for TV but this show really is about Evan making all of his points and then when those are not accepted, they just need to be restated like they are the number one imperative of the show
Evan’s smart & perceptive, but he often interrupts Marion when she’s speaking. This is a new show, so they’re still figuring out their rhythm, but this happens every episode, usually multiple times. Marion knows her stuff just as well as Evan, and he needs to stop cutting her off.
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Really interesting news and comment on media and tech with perspectives from both sides of the pond. Certainly worth 30 mins of your time.
I follow Evan in his substack so I am sure this will be an excellent podcast, and I know Marion will be great also. Looking forward to first broadcast on Jan 2.
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Focused on the evolving media landscape, the content dives into pressing topics related to television, streaming, and audience trends. The dynamic between the co-hosts, Evan Shapiro and Marion Ranchet, often leads to lively discussions that blend humor with in-depth analysis, making complex industry insights more approachable for listeners. The podcast distinguishes itself with its mix of expert opinion and engaging dialogue, exploring how changes in technology and viewer preferences influence the broader media environment. Noteworthy themes include the impact of community-driven content on traditional distribution models and the transformation of legacy media in the face of evolving consumer demands.
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